I'm Sorry, But Statesman's 1/2 Helmet Looks Dumb.

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Son, we live in a world that has designs and those designs need to be dreamt up by men with flair. Who's gonna do it? You? He has a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for Swan and curse the Mynx; you have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what he knows: that Jaye's designs, while unfathomable, probably saves lives and that Jaye's sexiness, while statuesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives.

You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties you want him on that costume design, you need him on that costume design!

He uses words like minion, love, ducky. He uses them as the backbone of a life trying to create something. You use them as a punchline. He has neither the time nor the inclination to explain himself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very design he provides and then questions the manner in which he provides it. I would rather you just said "thank you," and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest that you pick up a Wacom tablet and draw a costume. Either way, he don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!

You want answers?

YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE SEXINESS!

I wonder if rogue-Positron has been standing in Steel Canyon for a while now. He looks so creepy with his helmet off. I saw some children crying as they walk by him.

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I just wonder how it stays on. Magnets in his forehead?

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Unfortunate incident with krazy-glue.

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I wonder if rogue-Positron has been standing in Steel Canyon for a while now. He looks so creepy with his helmet off. I saw some children crying as they walk by him.

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I wish I could remember offhand when it was (fairly recently, I think), when there was a Rikti invasion in Steel, and of course Posi stands there and does nothing, and when it's all over and things calm down, someone who apparently hadn't been on the game since before I-10 goes, "Oh wow, there really is someone in there!"

"Yes," several of us chime in, "he got control over his powers and now can take his helmet off."

To which the returnee responds with, "Hey, have we got an Ice blaster around here? Screw using your powers to put out the Hellion fires, how about dumping some ice down the back of his armor and let's see him try and scramble out of it!"

Michelle
aka
Samuraiko/Dark_Respite

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I wonder if rogue-Positron has been standing in Steel Canyon for a while now. He looks so creepy with his helmet off. I saw some children crying as they walk by him.

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What children?

I am still laughing over the phrase, "frosted my cupcake." I sooo need to use that one. Somewhere.

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Why does Statesman even need a mask at this point? His only living relative is also a super hero, and everyone knows about the familial connection between the two. Everyone else who was in his life is either dead or also a super hero. He has no day job. He has no reason to hide his identity.

Take off the mask, Statesman!

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He's not wearing it to hide his identity (everyone in CoH's world knows who he is), he wears it because it's his costume

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And an insanely stupid one at that.

Yes... yes it does.

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He's not wearing it to hide his identity (everyone in CoH's world knows who he is), he wears it because it's his costume

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And an insanely stupid one at that.

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Well, the United States-themed colours and pattern - that's to be expected. The cape's a classic. I give him points for a belt that actually has practical storage compartments.

The faceplate? I dunno. I've always figured it was meant to be a nod to his POWER OF ANCIENT GREEK GOD origins.

OH HAI IM ZEUS LOL

Though I doubt the Greeks ran around with helmets that didn't protect the back of the skull, but let's give the man some artistic liberties here.

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He's not wearing it to hide his identity (everyone in CoH's world knows who he is), he wears it because it's his costume

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And an insanely stupid one at that.

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Well, the United States-themed colours and pattern - that's to be expected. The cape's a classic. I give him points for a belt that actually has practical storage compartments.

The faceplate? I dunno. I've always figured it was meant to be a nod to his POWER OF ANCIENT GREEK GOD origins.

OH HAI IM ZEUS LOL

Though I doubt the Greeks ran around with helmets that didn't protect the back of the skull, but let's give the man some artistic liberties here.

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Maybe States is so tough he doesn't need to protect the back of his skull. Wait...

That's it! Statesman wears that goofy half-helmet thing to show everyone that he's just too hard-core to wear sensible headgear! He's silently telling everyone "yes, I look ridiculous, but there's nothing you can do about it"! It's psychological warfare!

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Maybe States is so tough he doesn't need to protect the back of his skull. Wait...

That's it! Statesman wears that goofy half-helmet thing to show everyone that he's just too hard-core to wear sensible headgear! He's silently telling everyone "yes, I look ridiculous, but there's nothing you can do about it"! It's psychological warfare!

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Or maybe the faceplate does serve a protective function.

He's been dealing with Manticore for, what, twenty years now? And as we know, Manticore's an epic pain in the [censored-for-content]. I mean, he has an enema arrow and everyth---er, I mean, well, he's a figurative pain in the service entrance.

Anyway. Clearly, Statesman's mask protects him from being injured by excessive facepalming. He's super-strong and everything, he could seriously hurt himself, y'know.

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Agreed the mask is dumb. Make overs for the Phalanx, stat!

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Signature Characters that I think look great:
Positron
Numina (She's a ghosty! While her outfit isn't my favorite, it fits her REALLY well)
Statesman (I like the mask, and his outfit is empowering)
Hero 1
Miss Liberty
War Witch
Lord Recluse
Ghost Widow
Black Scorpion
Capt. Mako
Scirocco
Barracuda
Silver Mantis
Wretch
Tyrant
Foreshadow
Mirror Spirit
Aurora Borealis

Signature Characters that look 'Ok,' but could use a little help:
Infernal (All I want is to change his demonic wings to burned wings)
Sister Psyche (she really could be more unique. Couldn't she at least have her own style hair?)
Manticore (I'm not sure what's wrong with it, I just want it improved)
Back Alley Brawler (I know he's retired... But can't he have a snazzy super suit for when he's out on duty?)
Synapse (Nice suit, but I do get tired of looking at it after awhile)
Citadel (Slightly boring... Sorry)
Lumina
Ice Mistral (Not villainous enough. In fact, besides her face, her outfit's a little bit cheery)

Signature Characters that look absolutely awful:
Swan (Don't make me have to tell you why...)
Serpent Drummer (Nothing... Unique... At all...)
Minx (She just needs help)

Signature Characters that we need [u]RIGHT NOW[u]:
Sexy J

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Ghost Falcon has to be the worst imo.

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I agree 900 gajillion percent. They all look retarded and need to get fixed up. Especially Statesman's stupid half helmet/mask thing.

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Ghost Falcon has to be the worst imo.

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You make a point.

Castle's costume is pretty sexy, though.

statesmans helmet looks like a boba fett halloween mask i had in the 70s.it was clear, apparently so the rebel allience didnt hit me w/ a car while i was trick or treating.
AND I ACCIDENTLY LEFT IT ON THE RADIATOR AND IT GOT BURNED!
What no laughs? That one slays them in group therapy(but what do they know? apparently, they are all kooks).
oh btw, Ol' boy better hope no criminal matermind decides to punch him in the BACK of the head. Am i right?

What's worse than wearing an ugly mask?

Wearing TWO ugly masks.

Maybe in another decade or two he'll start wearing a third.

I like it alot. He could grow a few inches taller though.